Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Newbridge School

Forest Road, Coalville, LE67 3SJ
Part of: LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Newbridge School
Coalville, LE67 3SJ
813 Pupils
840 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
23.90% FSM %
417 Boys
396 Girls
About The Newbridge School

The Newbridge School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Coalville, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 813 pupils on roll. School capacity: 840. Current headteacher: Michael Gamble / Michael Rowbottom.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicestershire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary Constituency North West Leicestershire
Ward Hugglescote St John's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-07-2012
UKPRN 10037609
URN 138301
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martin Clifford Chair of Local Governing Body 17/09/2024 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Wardle Chair of Local Governing Body 30/09/2025 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Courtney Boston Local Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Martin Clifford Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Gamble Local Governor 23/08/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Christine Lewis Local Governor 14/03/2024 06/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Faye Nicholls Local Governor 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dora Pratley-To Local Governor 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Presland Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Rowbottom Local Governor 23/08/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Sainsbury Local Governor 15/05/2024 14/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Wardle Local Governor 21/02/2023 20/02/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire
0.32 km • Coalville
Other
Belvoirdale Community Primary School
0.5 km • Coalville
Other
Hugglescote Community Primary School
0.82 km • Coalville
Other
Broom Leys School
1.43 km • Coalville
Other
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville
1.61 km • Coalville
Other
Greenstone Primary School
2.09 km • Coalville
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Newbridge School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Coalville, Leicestershire.
The Newbridge School has 813 pupils, with a capacity of 840.
The Newbridge School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Newbridge School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Newbridge School is Mr Michael Gamble / Michael Rowbottom.
The Newbridge School is at Forest Road, Coalville, LE67 3SJ, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Newbridge School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Newbridge School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Gamble / Michael Rowbottom
Forest Road, Coalville, LE67 3SJ
01530831561
www.newbridge.org.uk
Location
LE67 3SJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138301
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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